Okla. Admin. Code § 252:730-5-19

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 252:730-5-19 - Aesthetics

(a) To be aesthetically enjoyable, the surface waters of the state must be free from floating materials and suspended substances that produce objectionable color and turbidity.

(b) The water must also be free from noxious odors and tastes, from materials that settle to form objectionable deposits, and discharges that produce undesirable effects or are a nuisance to aquatic life.

(c) The following criteria apply to protect this use:

(1)Color. Surface waters of the state shall be virtually free from all coloring materials which produce an aesthetically unpleasant appearance.

(2)Total phosphorus criterion applicable to designated Scenic River reaches of Mountain Fork River; Lee Creek and Little Lee Creek. The thirty (30) day geometric mean total phosphorus concentration shall not exceed 0.037 mg/L. The criterion stated in this subparagraph applies in addition to, and shall be construed as to be consistent with, any other provision of this Chapter which may be applicable to such waters.

(3)Total phosphorus criterion applicable to designated Scenic River reaches of Illinois River, Flint Creek, and Barren Fork Creek. The total phosphorus six month rolling average of 0.037 mg/L shall not be exceeded more than once in a one-year period and not more than three times in a five-year period. The criterion stated in this subparagraph applies in addition to, and shall be construed so as to be consistent with, any other provision of this Chapter which may be applicable to such waters.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:730-5-19

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 6, December 1, 2022, eff. 10/25/2022 (emergency)

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/15/2023